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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1915

Page

2

Outrage over Mexican expatriates backing U S rival candidate

From Philadelphia a controversial view condemns Mexican expatriates in the United States who backed a Canton candidate reportedly approved by President Wilson. The piece questions the moral basis of foreign influence on Mexico’s leadership and defends Constitutionalists while critiquing the new stance attributed to the U S president.

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Government Attitude Toward Constitutionalists Questioned

The United States government is criticized for its Time attitude toward the Constitutionalists. Officials’ statements reportedly favor enemies of the Constitution while proposing adjustments in Mexico. No constitutionalist is highlighted in approved proposals, a point urged as deliberate.

Washington Mexico United States

Reforming Prisoners in New York Bill to Indefinitely Detain Minor Offenders

A centuries old view of prison reform is challenged by Warden Thomas Mott Osborn’s experiments at Sing Sing. A proposed New York bill would sentence repeat minor offenders to indeterminate workhouse terms up to three years, with separation by need, training in trades, medical care, and removal from the stigma of prison. Supporters argue reforms are affordable and may reduce future crime, while critics oppose extending penalties.

Thomas Mott Osbornn Sing Paint New York Houses of Correction Iit Niese

Divested of Romance and War Ugliness in Cobb Lecture

A fragmentary excerpt discusses how romance faded from armed conflict, citing Irvin S. Cobb’s Europe war lectures. It notes the public’s unusual attention and Cobb’s goal to show war’s uselessness, contrasting romantic myths with grim realities and fatigue among audiences.

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War’s romance fades as nations seek lasting peace

The essay argues that modern warfare lacks heroic glamour and that the United States, with its unhyphenated citizenship, should avoid joining European belligerents. It notes war is often about property and warns that foreign powers may seek to provoke conflict with the U.S. while urging preparation to defend against powerful nations.

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Compulsory Service Idea Echoed From Japan’s Komura

The essay discusses Barrett Wendell crediting Marquis Komura of Japan with proposing compulsory military service to counter class division in free societies. It notes the French experience where rich and poor train together, sharing work and discipline, fostering understanding among classes and broad civic insight. The piece argues the idea has potential advantages even if not adopted.

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Anina Wavls Brave and Pacific Peace Claims

A garbled report discusses Japan China relations and pacific intentions, noting quotes about Japan’s claimed peaceful aims and speculation on military dispatches to Part Archer. It references the House of Meth and unclear figures amid a distorted narrative of diplomacy and troop movements.

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The Singing Master and the Farmer Boy Echoes

Carl de Retsky, famed voice coach, recalls training a farm boy whose singing moved him, then meets the youth again years later as the boy, Henry Merwin, seeks stardom in Los Angeles. The encounter exposes hard work, sacrifice, and the pull of vocation.

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Japan's Far East Ambition Tested by Allied Pressure

A historical critique notes Japan pressing China for sovereignty aims amid European war distractions. It reports Britain and the United States warning Japan to modify its radical demands, with Russia and England signaling diplomatic limits. The article questions whether Japan will curb its dream of eastern dominance or risk alienating its allies.

Japan Far East China Manda Janey Inderdock England Massa United States Russia Jepang

Civil War Officers Surviving Major and Brigadier Generals Listed

A War Department record roundup identifies the remaining living Civil War officers among major and brigadier generals. Names include Grenville M. Dodge Nel sor A. Miles Peter J. Osterhaus James H. Wilson Andrews Bronke Grant Me David D. Reed Martin D. Hardin Frank Nickerson and others, noting some may have died without report. The list spans agents from Iowa, Washington D C, Germany, Minnesota, Chicago, Philadelphia and beyond, reflecting the era's veteran survivors as of the latest adjutant general compilation.

Army Save Register Adjutant General's Office War Department Grenville M. Dodge Council Bluffs Iowa Nelsor A. Miles Washington, D. C Peter J. Osterhaus Duisburg Germany James H. Wilson Wilgeneral Andrews St. Paul Ming Bronke Tosemont Conver Auguste Grant Minn David Diem Greak Reading Martin D. Hardin Chicago Frenk Nickerson Somerville Ghattes Paine Hoston Gajushe Pennyhacker Philadelphia Breen Ti. Pierce Grand Swords Mich William A.sewart Albany Wiliam S. Steith Medford Ieom Pourkab Vila

Theaters Comradico The Spring Spectacle Stuns Audiences

A lively program at the Majewtic Theater features dancing in three acts and appears in two others, with Terrells and the Tyrrell duo delivering standout numbers. Highlights include "On Broadway" by McKay and Ave nue, the funny "Piano Blowers" by Hayes and Company, and the pantomime "The Lion's Bride" with an elaborate cage scene.

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Letters to the Light: readers weighed and anonymous policies

The Light notes publication rules for letters and signatures, stresses no anonymous submissions, and mentions a column called Fired and Bored Reader addressing Stewart and Dittmar. It questions readers' methods for silencing critics and urges strict neutrality.

Multinational patriotism and misplaced national pride

The piece critiques exaggerated national pride across nations. It cites maps emphasizing China, France, England, and the U S as examples. It notes belief in national superiority in science and medicine and mentions a Vienna monument to an Austrian physician and Oliver Wendell Holmes reading at the American Medical Association.

China Frence England Middle Kingdom Kip- Wig United States Herman Vienne Ines Oliver Wendell Holmes Piper American Medical Association

Sleepy Time Tales For the Little Folk

A whimsical tale follows Rose Fairy and Wood Fairy guiding tiny garden helpers across a pond with gold bee carriers to open pink buds and prepare dinner under trees then return home under moonlight ending with a dream of military training debate in Philadelphia newspapers.

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Income Tax Investigation Faces Expert Shortfalls

Treasury department reorganization of the investigating and collection force for income tax faces criticism. Report notes that handling by nonexperts hurts revenue prospects, urging expert service to replace discontent over alleged protections for proteges and congressional opposition.

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